MATRIXSYNTH: Monday, December 4, 2017

Monday, December 04, 2017

Ambient Moog Mother 32 Demos by Alastair Wilson

001//Slumber [Ambient] - 2x Mother 32s and Eventide Space

Published on Nov 3, 2017 Alastair Wilson

"A dark, melodic, semi-self-generating modular patch using 2 Mother 32s sent through an Eventide Space hall reverb, using Ableton Live as a tempo source. A slight bit of compression is added to tame some of the more insistent bass surges.

The patch is only semi-random because the notes come from sequences based off the C minor triad; the Assign outputs' random stepped voltages do the rest!

If you want to recreate this patch, you can find it here"

002//Awakening [Melodic] - Mother 32 and Eventide Space

Published on Dec 4, 2017

"This is a melodic, improvised demo of how a single Mother 32 can play a bass line and melody at once, sent through an Eventide Space shimmer reverb, without any other processing or effects. The LFO is used as the bass here.

The idea is that the Assign output can send a clock out pulse on each step of the sequence. This pulse can be changed into a constant voltage: make a 1-note sequence, give it 4 ratchets, and turn the tempo up. Now, whenever the sequence plays, there is a constant voltage output from the Assign output. Attenuate this via the VC Mix knob, and send to the LFO rate. Tune the LFO to the lower of the 2 notes you want, then press play on the sequencer and tune the higher note via the VC Mix knob. Patch an LFO output to the Ext Audio input and mix it with the VCO.

You now have a Mother 32 which can play a bass line and melody at the same time! Stop and start the sequencer to change the bass note.

If you want to recreate this patch, you can find it here"

Novation Offers Full Version of Addicitve Drums 2 for Free with Novation Keys & Launchpad Products

via Novation

"Purchase and register a Novation Launchkey, Impulse, SL MkII, Launchpad Pro, Launchpad or Launchpad Mini controllers between 20 November and 31 January, and you’ll get a full copy of Audio Addictive Drums 2. You can choose any AD Pak, any MIDI Pak and any Kitpiece Pak.

AD Paks, MIDI Paks and Kitpiece Paks are expansion products for owners of Addictive Drums 2. Simply select the ones you want and run the Online Installer to get up and running with your free additional sounds!
This offer is for users that love exploring all options and picking content that interests them. With the powerful Addictive Drums 2 plug-in and the ability to choose content, you will be armed with the exact sounds and rhythms you need to take your music to the next level.

Addictive Drums 2 is packed with mixing and sound-shaping features that let you transform the raw sounds in amazing ways. Whether you need your drums to sound open and crystal clear, or produced and radio-ready, or grungy and heavily distorted, AD2 has studio-grade tools to get the job done.

Every detail – from drag-and-drop audio and MIDI, to rapid linking and layering, to near-instant kitpiece swapping – is designed to keep you in the creative zone. The clean layout and lightning-fast workflow include hundreds of individual features that make AD2 fast and familiar – even for first-time users.

In addition, XLN Audio makes the award-winning Addictive Keys virtual instruments, any of which is also included with Novation keys products and Launchpad Pro. XLN Audio's products are the go-to tools for both today's biggest producers and home users just starting out.

Novation keys and Launchpads provide everything you need to get hands-on with your sound and start making music. Further included software is from Novation, Ableton® and Loopmasters."

Buchla Music Easel Patch #14 (Flight Of The Banshee)

Published on Dec 4, 2017 Kyle Swisher

"Flapping wings bring harmonious screams."

Kit Review # 14 - Overfolder Rev 2

Published on Dec 4, 2017 Synth Diy Guy

"Build guide and demo patch for the revision 2 of the VBModular Overfolder. A complex wave folding module that sounds amazing!"

Previous posts.

Roland JX-03 Boutique Synth w/ Oak Wood Side Panels

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"The wood panels are solid oak and act as a stand for the JX-03 holding the synth at a nice angle for desktop viewing."

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Access Virus Ti Desktop Synthesizer

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MFB Dominion X SED

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SED pertains to the filter. See this previous post for some details.

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MFB Dominion 1 paraphonic analog synth

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Yamaha SY-2 Synthesizer

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Roland SH-2000 Vintage Analogue Synthesiser SN 342234

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"Roland’s second ever synth

Early version with Moog ladder filter

In amazing condition for its age near mint

Working perfectly

Very rare in this condition looks almost like new."

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Oberheim OB-Xa - ANALOG POLY SYNTH

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Taking a classic TR-808 drum pattern and giving it the Mutant treatment

Published on Dec 4, 2017 Hexinverter Électronique

"We take an old school electro beat in an 808 style and use the modulation and distortion capabilities of the Mutant Drums to...well, mutate it!"

TIPTOE - Make Noise modular research

Published on Dec 4, 2017 ikkini

"Recherches musicales pour le spectacle sur lequel je bosse actuellement, Paul - Voir les arbres plutôt que la forêt."

Googlish:
"Musical research for the show I'm currently working on, Paul - See the trees rather than the forest."

1985 Moog Song Producer Ad

via Retro Synth Ads, where you'll find the full write-up and more vintage synth ads.

"Moog Song Producer 1/6-page black and white advertisement from page 108 in the November 1985 issue of Keyboard Magazine."

Rheyne - Sequenced Jam #63 (Spock in the Morphagene)

Published on Dec 3, 2017 Rheyne

"A sample of Spock from 'Space Seed' in the Morphagene. Kick is from a Moog DFAM, snare is from a Make Noise 0-Coast, arpeggio is from a Noise Engineering LIP, and bass is from a Make Noise DPO. 8 additional LFOs from Silent Way are sent through an Expert Sleepers ES-8. Sequenced with the Winter Modular Eloquencer.
Reverb is from a Strymon BigSky. Audio was recorded straight from the mixer.

'Spock' and 'Space Seed' are trademarks of CBS."

Update:

Rheyne - Sequenced Jam #63, part 2

Published on Dec 7, 2017 Rheyne

"An alternate version of the patch from Sequenced Jam #63, recorded in case of any legal issues with the Leonard Nimoy sample from the original recording."

3xMOTHER32, let's get low (use headphones)

Published on Dec 4, 2017 peter synthbrothers

"Beschrijving"

Sonicsmith Introduces the Modulor A1 Synth

Modulor A1 synth intoduction Published on Dec 4, 2017 Sonicsmith

"We introduce the Modulor A1 synth.

It's a semi-modular, analog music synthesizer that can create traditional sounds but extreme modulations as well.
It runs on standard 9V pedal PSU and has 1V/octave pitch input."

"MODULOR A1

SEMI-MODULAR ANALOG SYNTHESIZER.

Our newest synth is not audio controlled but can come as a perfect accompaniment to them.

In fact The Modulor A1 will enhance any existing analog synth rig, allowing them to enrich their sound beyond belief. The Modulor A1 contains a VCO, LFO (each sync-able), two VCAs (one dedicated to the VCO and the other to the LFO), and numerous patching options. Both VCO and LFO can be square or triangle waves and a switch sends LFO to modulate VCO frequency for some vibrato (at lower LFO rates) or FM (at LFO rates up to 200Hz) effects.

The Modulor A1 is here to dive deep into modular synthesis in the 9V pedal environment. This Voltage Controlled Synthesizer has two audio outputs. One at regular line level (+4dBu) via big jack, and the other is a mini jack on the top panel (9V). This can be fed into a modular synthesizer environments if one wants to use the VCO voice through his Eurorack inputs for example. Another use for this mini jack oscillator is a ring modulation source on the Squaver P1 or any other CV input for that matter. You will get surprised of the results every time you patch it to a different CV destination. As a stand-alone synth the Modulor A1 has quite a bit of power as well. Allowing you to make all kinds of effects and melodies without even a single patch cable. Of course when you consider a few mini-jack to mini-jacks cables the possibilities are more exiting and you'r doomed to fall into an endless pool of tweaking. Either as a companion to our Audio Controlled Synths or along with your own modular synths, this handy 9 X 10 cm synth is a tiny version of a modular synth. The VCO pitch input is 1V/octave and has a 9V minijack output on the front. The other VCO output is a big jack on the back at line level unbalanced+4 dBu. VCO sync input will reset the wave's position to zero every time a threshold of 0V is crossed. The LFO sync input threshold is 3.0v for compatibility with most gate signals. Two knobs for pitch offset 20Hz-20kHz and the other knob is -4-+4 semitones.
Features:

VCO, LFO and two VCAs

9V standard pedal PSU

VCO with two outputs: a big jack +4 dBu post VCA and a minijack 9V out without VCA to control as clock or mix into Eurorack system.

Sync input on both the LFO and the VCO

LFO from 0.2 Hz up to 200Hz for FM synthesis

“LFO to VCO pitch in” switch for instant satisfaction"

Prophet Rev 2 Live Patches

Published on Dec 3, 2017 Uriel Ortega

"This is a demonstration of how I use my midi board to sync all the pedals and my prophet live using my Disaster Area DMC-8 Gen 3. This setup allows me to switch very quickly between patches during live performances"

Moog System 35A Modular Synth with 951 Keyboard Controller SN 7414

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"This is a rare opportunity to get a vIntage MOOG System 35A Modular Synthesizer with 951 Keyboard Controller.
Serial number is 7414. Assembled in Feb. 10, 1976 by R.A. MOOG CO.

System 35A was sold without the filter banks in those days, but they were added later.

Moog 35 had modules listed below:
902 VCA, 902 VCA, 902 VCA, 904a Low-pass Filter, 904b High-pass Filter, 907a Fixed Filter Bank, 911 Envelope Generator, 911 Envelope Generator. 921 VCO, 921a Oscillator Driver, 921a Oscillator Driver, 921b VCO, 921b VCO, 921b VCO, 921b VCO, 923 Random Noise/Filter, 930 Power Supply, 951 Keyboard Controller, Blank console panel, Console panel 3, Console panel 3, Console panel 35, Console panel 4a,

but this System 35A has:
902 VCA, 902 VCA, 903a Random Signal Generator, 904a Low-pass Filter, 904b High-pass Filter, 907 Fixed Filter Bank, 907a Fixed Filter Bank, 911 Envelope Generator, 911 Envelope Generator, 921 VCO, 921a Oscillator Driver, 921b VCO, 921b VCO, 921b VCO, 951 Keyboard Controller (Rubber bushings replaced) ,
Console panel 3a, Console panel 3a, Console panel 3a, Console panel 35, Console panel 4a, Console panel 8a.

All modules are in working condition, but phone jack polishing and switch contact cleaning are recommended.

Works on 115-120V/60Hz ~ 230-240V/50Hz,
Comes with colorful patch cords."

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Make Noise - Morphagene #01 - Beats & Mylar Melodies' Piano #MorphageneMondays

Published on Dec 4, 2017 DivKidVideo

"THE FIRST IN A NEW SERIES! WHOOOOO. #MorphageneMondays is my new weekly video series of what will be more than 10 videos on the Morphagene from Make Noise. The module is lovely and well deserving of a series of videos so here we go. Every Monday I'll post a new video in the series that will look at recording samples, creating amazing textures quickly, a range of the awesome FREE Reels from a range of artists on the Make Noise Freesound page and plenty more. I'm going to create a Reel or two myself as the series goes on as well. So be sure to subscribe, like, comment and share the video as we explore the Morphagene every Monday. My Patreon supporters will be extra content, downloads, music / track releases using the Morphagene and more head to patreon.com/divkid for more."

Circuit Bent Kawai K1m sequenced by Circuit

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Published on Dec 4, 2017 HardtekStudios

"I Circuit Bent this Kawai K1m e few years back, but have barely used it. So it is time to pull it out, hook it up and make some crazy noise with it! Somehow, over the years, it has developed a glitch where it has a pulsing sound with any patch that has a lot of sustain and release, so I guess you can call it perm-bent. It still is very usable, and even without any bend it sounds pretty good. The Novation Circuit is sequencing the K1m via midi. Circuit is also providing the drums."

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"This Circuit Bent Kawai K1m has 5 additional switches that create different tonalities and can SIMULATE bit crushing FX, Octaving FX, Ring Modulation, etc. THERE IS A GLITCH THAT CAUSES LONG, SUSTAINED SOUNDS TO HAVE A PULSING EFFECT TO THEM. NO MATTER THE POSITION OF THE SWITCHES. To turn off all bends, switches must be pointing to the left/outside end of case with the exception of the 2nd to bottom switch.

This synth comes from the 80's and has been user modified to have extra switches that can "scramble" the digital information that makes up the sound. The switches only affect sound, they don't affect any other operation of the unit, so it still reacts as it should and responds to midi very well."

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8 Voice MOOG SUBsequent 37

Playing 8 MOOGs At Once! Published on Dec 4, 2017 GAK

8 SUBsequent 37s chained that is. :)

"Dan Ward polychains 8 MOOG SUBsequent 37 CVs."

JoMoX: XBase09 til AlphaBase - An Interview with Juergen Michaelis of JoMoX

JoMoX: XBase09 til AlphaBase from HerrSchneider on Vimeo.

"Juergen Michaelis - the head of JoMoX Berlin - giving insights of the history with HerrSchneider once entering the world of synths and drummachines roundabout 20 years ago to help Juergen as a sales rep, after they met each other in a totally different world.

Introducing the wonderful concert of Panic Girl and Jericho on Superbooth17 and showing the gig of Juergen himself with his AKAHSA synth on Superbooth16 this is quite good entertainment for all of us at least knowing the scenery nowadays or one of the products.

Still the live introduction of the ALPHABASE by the inventor himself is showing the fun he has with his own baby still nowadays as he already had 20 years ago, it should be passion."

Jasper EDP Wasp Special Synthesizer Clone

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"Pro-built from a kit.

This is a spot-on recreation of the VERY sought-after EDP Wasp Special

It can be powered by AA batteries and has a built-in mini speaker.

Unlike the original, this reproduction has Midi in and CV/Gate in.

Comes with high-quality cincon power supply."

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Composing On The Yamana CX5M

Uploaded on Dec 3, 2017 Element S_

See Element-∫ for the full post on composing with Yamaha's 8-Bit CX5M.

"This video shows basic note entry on the 1980s MSX computer, the Yamaha CX5M is used to create a simple rolling texture for the album Flight Sequences. Everything is composed using the YRM-501 Music Composer and YRM-502 FM Editor cartridges. Only reverb is added in the end. Sounds are a free download below.

Album:
https://element-s.bandcamp.com/releases

The sounds have been ported to the VOPM VST and can be downloaded here:

https://element1s.wordpress.com/

VOPM VST and AU from here:
http://www.geocities.jp/sam_kb/VOPM/"

'Family Gun' - Ngarjuna

Published on Dec 3, 2017 ngarjuna

"It weighs a ton...the family gun
Modular Jam 84 - 'Family Gun'
Produced by ngarjuna
© 2017 Acid Coast

Patch Notes
Drums in Arturia Spark, iSpark and Rayzoon Jamstix

Bass
Abstrakt Instruments Avalon

Modular Lead
Rene driving the Rubicon (QNT) and Maths (1&4)
Rubi SAW out to Omsonic RNF
Maths ch1 to Omsonic
Sequencer One LFO to Omsonic
LP2 OUT to uVCA enveloped by Maths ch4
FALL modulation from Sequencer One LFO

Modular Off Lead
Left Side:
AudioRealism ABL3
Right Side:
Sequencer One driving Rubicon
PULSE out to Motomouth PWM’d by Sequencer One LFO
Motomouth CV from Octocontroller S&H
SNAP Gates from Sequencer One
Out to Classic VCA
Enveloped by Minimod Dual CG"

Acting At A Distance

Published on Dec 3, 2017 davidryle

"Far Away...
A combination of keyboard synths and the modular 5U & 3U, multi-tracked to Cubase.
A simple pair of chord progressions outlined with various step sequencer parts and multiple poly sequential controllers feeding a multitude of oscillators and filters of the large format modular.
The Behringer DeepMind12 performed a few delicate arpeggios along side the Roland System 8 and JV-1080 chords.
An Intellijel Metropolis evened out the step sequencer duties with a few tracks of a simple 9/8 round in differing time counts.
All sounds were performed by the 5U. The clock was from a MIDI/dinsync source generated by Cubase and sent to the Suite & Tie Guy Time Buffer and ALM's Pamela's Workout for distribution about the modular.
Video editing in Final Cut Pro."

Digital Analog // Volca FM & Moog Mother 32

Published on Dec 4, 2017 RemixSample

"Hello, just testing out an analog sounding patch on the Volca FM that I got from the Dexed library.

Lead: Volca FM (pitchbending with midi keyboard)
Synth Arp: Mother 32
Piano: Dexed
Pad: Dexed with Valhalla Shimmer at 100%

I processed the piano and pad with Paul's Extreme Soundstretch to get more a wide landscape of sounds."

Modular Synthesizer

Published on Dec 4, 2017 Dave 33543

E-MU MP-7 Command Station 128-Voice Synth & Sequencer SN 09030034

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Roland D-50 Linear Synthesizer SN F999346

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"ROLAND D-50 Vintage Synthesizer in Good Working Condition with PN-D50-00 Memory Card, Soft Case and Power Cord. All functions, keys inputs and outputs have been tested and are working perfectly. Comes from semi-pro recording studio. Powerful synth with well-earned reputation."

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